Articles written by Benjamin Allen

Benjamin Allen, Special to the Observer|Updated Mar 3, 2023

Michael J. B. Allen, distinguished professor, engaging teacher, accomplished scholar, dynamic raconteur, avid hiker, and loving family man, passed away peacefully of natural causes February 25, 2023 in his Santa Monica home. 81 years old at his death, he is survived by wife Elena, sons Ben and Will, sister Patricia, daughters-in-law Claudia and Melanie, grandchildren Paloma, Moses, and Ezra, and dog Wiglaf. Michael was born on April 1, 1941 in Lewes, East Sussex, England to...